Rolph Church of England Primary School and Nursery
94%
Capacity
230
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About Rolph Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Rolph Church of England Primary School and Nursery is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Tendring community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 230 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 244 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Rolph Church of England Primary School and Nursery "Good", the school is led by headteacher Nicola Emrich, it falls under Essex local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10614th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 21st out of 33 in Tendring.
Rolph Church of England Primary School and Nursery is a popular choice with families — it received 51 applications for 26 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 24 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Rolph Church of England Primary School and Nursery include Library, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Tennis, Cricket, Gymnastics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Drama, Gardening, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 13.5%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Tendring, Rolph Church of England Primary School and Nursery is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | High Street, Clacton-on-Sea, Tendring, CO16 0DY |
| Headteacher | Nicola Emrich |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Number of Pupils | 230 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 13.5% |
| School Capacity | 230 / 244 (94% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Jun 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (50%)
10614th of 13,686
Nationally
1171st of 1,612
In East of England
21st of 33
In Tendring
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
50%
Expected Standard
6%
Higher Standard
'22/23
41%
'23/24
50%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed26
51
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
24 families put this school as their 1st choice (47% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
High Street, Clacton-on-Sea
Tendring, CO16 0DY
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